Stapler device and method

Abstract

A stapler device and a method of stapling an article. The stapler has a striker and a spring for driving the striker to apply a staple. During the stapling cycle, the striker and spring are cocked and loaded prior to being release to apply the staple. While the stapler is in the cocked and loaded position the stapling cycle is automatically interrupted to maintain the spring and the striker in the cocked and loaded position. The stapler device may be then moved to a second location before the interruption is discontinued by an actuator. Once the stapling cycle is continued, the cocked and loaded striker and spring are released to apply a staple. The device is also selectively capable of a second mode of operation wherein the stapling cycle is not interrupted.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a device and method for stapling. More particularly the present invention relates to improvements to a staple gun. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Conventional spring powered staple guns may be used to staple one or more articles to a surface. Typically, the article to be stapled is manually aligned and temporarily held in place against the surface it is to be stapled to. The staple gun is then positioned at the desired location for application of a staple. The handle of the staple gun is forced downward by the user to cause the staple gun to shoot a staple out of the gun. The staple is thereby forced through the article and into the surface to attach the article to the surface. [0003] Conventional staple guns have certain drawbacks when used for a number of types of applications. One drawback results when using a staple gun to attach an article to a surface that is overhead or otherwise hard to reach. In such instanc...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] Typically, the stapling method may be used to allow the stapler to be loaded with a force while the stapler device is held by the user at a convenient position, such as at belt height or when placed on a surface to gain leverage. The stapler can then be moved to a second location, such as an overhead or other awkward position before releasing the loaded force to apply a staple. The stapling method is also advantageous for use in applications where loading the stapler device when positioned against a precisely aligned article and surface, would cause the article to shift out of alignment. By loading the stapler at a remote location the alignment of the article is not disturbed.

Problems solved by technology

One drawback results when using a staple gun to attach an article to a surface that is overhead or otherwise hard to reach.

When the user's hand is at an awkward position or angle, the user may be unable to generate enough force to activate the staple gun.

Moreover, even if the user can generate the required force while in the awkward position, if a number of staples are required, fatigue may quickly be experienced.

To accomplish the task, a large number of staples are needed to be applied at various angles which may be difficult for the user to depress the staple gun handle to activate the spring of the stapler.

This is especially true in view of the fact that depression of the stapler handle needs to occur while the user is attempting to hold the insulation in place, and while simultaneously aligning the stapler with its intended target.

Often in such applications, the user creates a torque during the depression of the handle, resulting in twisting the upholstery out of place as it is stapled.

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